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6 Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back

by Marni Fogelson-Teel, 04/24/12

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How to Protect Your Baby from Cell Phone Radiation Risks During Pregnancy

by Julie Seguss, 03/20/12

You probably heard the latest scary pregnancy news by now – a new study suggests cell phone radiation during pregnancy may put your child at risk for behavioral disorders like ADHD later. We reported on the study and so did just about every othernews outlet around. But while moms-to-be may now be freaking out about their cell phone use, I think the research study is getting blown out of proportion a bit. I’m 17 weeks pregnant and even though I love my iPhone and sit in front of my computer using wifi all day, I’m not worried. Keep reading to find out why this Yale study might not be as dramatic as everyone is making it out to be, and what I’m doing to protect my developing baby from the potential dangers of ionizing radiation from cell phones and wifi.

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Taga is the Ultimate Bike Stroller Combo

by Damaris Santos-Palmer, 02/23/12

We all know that bikes are an eco-friendly mode of transportation. Well what about a bike that turns into a stroller? Taga, a new mode of transportation that can easily be switched between a bike and a stroller in 20 seconds, was developed by an international team of designers and engineers who wanted to give parents the fun of a bicycle with the functionality of a stroller. Also unlike a normal bike trailer where the child rides in the back, the Taga is set up so your child rides in between your arms. Yes, it seems like the Taga team have thought of everything, including a second child seat, a car seat adaptor, even a shopping basket.

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4Moms Power-Folding Origami Stroller Charges as You Walk

by Julie Seguss, 02/15/12

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Pong™ iPhone and iPad Cases Reduce Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation

We’ve reported on cell phone radiation, especially with regard to the dangers of childrens’ exposure to iPhones and iPads on multiple occasions over the past year. Most readers have admitted they think iPhone apps are a lifesaver when it comes to keeping tots entertained. But that doesn’t change the fact that studies show that kids’ brains absorb twice as much cell phone radiation as adult brains, and we’d be remiss not to take precautions or avoid letting children play with these devices full stop. Lucky for diehard fans, young and old, of the iPhone and iPad, there’s a new case on the market which drastically reduces a user’s exposure to cell phone radiation. Pong Research, Inc. is a new health technology company founded by a team of PhDs from Princeton, Harvard, UCLA and MIT, that offers the only solution proven in FCC-certified labs to protect consumers significantly (up to 95% below FCC limits) from wireless device radiation.

GREEN GIFT GUIDE: Eco Gifts for New Parents

If you have any new parents on your holiday gift list this season, you know that they are whistling ‘Joy to the World’ over the arrival of their sweet little bundle — even though they’ve gotten nary a ‘silent night’ since his or her debut. But they’ll be singing your praises if you present them with any of the fabulous offerings from our green gift guide for new parents. From eco essentials: cloth diapers, baby bottles, and …

The Best Green Gifts for Boys, Girls, Tots, New Parents and More!

Ready to tick all of those gift purchases off your master list as stealthily as Santa Claus? You can get your eco shopping done in a swift, secretive and eco-conscious fashion with Inhabitat’s 2011 Green Holiday Gift Guide! Featuring an …

Fridgeezoo Refrigerator Pets Remind Kids to Save Energy

If I had a carbon credit for every time I tell my kid to shut the refrigerator door, I’d be able to travel around the world without leaving a theoretical footprint. Gadget-loving parents need not have that worry thanks to an electronic icebox pet called the Fridgeezoo. Designed to lessen the time spent standing idly in front of an open refrigerator deciding what to retrieve, Fridgeezoo friends audibly remind you that each second that passes equals energy lost.

Introducing Frii, A New Recycled Plastic Bike by Dror Peleg

Cute in a way that only those who love modular design will appreciate, the Frii tri-color recycled plastic bike is an injection molded, snap-together marvel that is light weight yet durable. Dror Peleg, the mastermind behind the bike’s concept design, intends it to be used for “quick trips through the city streets” and hopes that interested governments will see it as a way to usefully recycle landfill-destined plastics. All of the cumbersome design details can be found at …

7 Must-Have Green Diaper Bag Accessories for Summer

Finding a great eco-friendly diaper bag is the fun part, finding the right green accessories to go inside can be a little tougher. You want to make sure that your diaper bag has all of the essentials that you child will need for on-the-go summer fun and that those accessories are good for the environment and for Baby. The key is to stock your diaper bag with great, green accessories that will make taking care of baby while you are away from home a breeze. Read on to see what essential items we are carrying in our diaper bags to keep baby protected and cool this summer.

6 Eco-Friendly Must-Haves for a Day at the Beach or Pool

If you're headed to the beach or spending a day at a pool this holiday weekend -- or any day -- be sure to take our six must-have green products for fun in the sun. You can stay green whether on land, at sea, or in the pool with reusable swim diapers, beach towels, hats, beach bags, and swim shirts. And of course, don't forget safe, chemical-free sunscreens.

Aura Pregnancy Dress Feels Baby Kicks and Sends Them to Partner Via Bracelet

Aura is a unique set of wearable devices for expecting couples – a dress for an expecting mother and a bracelet for her partner. Communication between the dress and the bracelet allow mother, baby and papa-to-be connect in an unusual, but meaningful way. Designer Marco Righetto notes that while Aura may work for any expecting couple from the 25th week of pregnancy, the project was primarily based on the needs, desires and experiences of heterosexual couples.

Japanese Scientists Design Pregnancy Suit to Simulate Baby’s Kicks and Movements

Your partner’s sympathy pains can now become a reality. Thanks to Japanese scientists, a new “pregnancy suit” simulates kicks and movements of the fetus in utero, allowing dads-to-be to experience pregnancy on a new level. Attached to the suit is a virtual sonogram video, which shows a digital fetus moving and reacting to the wearer’s movements. Read on to discover how the pregnancy suit works.

7 Green Gift Ideas For Father’s Day

Father’s Day may not be as flowery or as sentimental as Mother’s Day, but celebrating the man in your family is easy and fun. Please resist the urge to get him another pair of organic cotton underwear or a vegan tie. Instead, get creative with our gift guide, which features green twists for personalizing the holiday for Daddy.

Sip N’ Go BPA-Free, Collapsible, Lightweight Water Bottles

Drinking enough water can be a daily struggle for both parents and kids and with good reason: lugging around big water bottles can be kind of a drag. Plus we’d be rich if we had a dollar for every time we reached school, the office, or the gym, only to realize our filled water bottle was still sitting on our kitchen counter. The Sip N’ Go solves those problems easily – it’s lightweight, collapsible, and even has a carabineer for …

PTeq USB Pregnancy Test Analyzes Your Hormones

PTeq’s USB pregnancy test brings new meaning to peeing on a stick, and new geekery to waiting for one pink line or two. Instead of twiddling your thumbs in the bathroom, you pop the device into your computer to find out whether or not you’re pregnant. Simply do your business on the test strip end of the USB drive – obviously you want to make sure you’re using the right end – and then put the other end into your computer’s USB port. Sound crazy? Or like your bodily fluids will be a little too close for comfort to your electronics?

Chewbeads: Jewelry For Moms, Non-Toxic Teethers for Babes

If you’re a mom of an infant, you’ve probably stopped wearing delicate jewelry and you sport a perma-ponytail so your wee one doesn’t pull your hair out by the fistful all the live-long day. Or is this just me? You may not be rocking your bling anytime soon, but in the meantime, tuck away those tresses and don some …

Itzy Ritzy Limited Edition World Hunger Relief Snack Bags

We’re already fans of Itzy Ritzy and their handy reusable products, such as reusable Wet Happened bags and soft Bamboo Nursing Pads. Now there’s even more to love about this cool eco-minded company. Itzy Ritzy recently partnered with Yum! Brands for their World Hunger Relief Campaign, so now you can quit using icky plastic baggies and help feed hungry children all at the same time. Each purchase of one set of limited edition World Hunger Relief Snack Happened Snack Bags (two bags per set) helps feed 40 children in a school feeding program. That’s a big impact. You keep plastic out of the landfill plus support children in need.

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